Who is eligible for India Ascends?

Early Stage · Focus: Startups · Location: India · Region: India

What do I need to apply?

Early Stage Startup, Early Stage, Startups

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India Ascends

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Funding / Offer

Grants, credits and potential investment for founders under 25

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Apply with a company email matching your domain. Approval rates jump 3× when emails match.

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Funding

Grants, credits and potential investment for founders under 25

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Selectivity

Competitive

infoAbout this program

Inc42 reported Lightspeed launched India Ascends for early-stage Indian deeptech founders.

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Investment

Grants, credits and potential investment for founders under 25

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Equity

See program

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Duration

Varies

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Program

India Ascends

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Type

Accelerator

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4 items

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4 steps

1
Review India Ascends eligibility (Early Stage; focus: Startups).
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Prepare pitch deck, team bios, and traction metrics.
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Submit via https://inc42.com/buzz/lightspeed-launches-india-ascends-to-back-early-stage-deeptech-startups/.
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Complete interviews if invited; accept offer and join the cohort.